Your Pre-Move-In Checklist must be completed at least two business days prior to your move-in.
You will not receive access to the home if the items outlined here are not completed at least two business days prior to your scheduled move-in. Your move-in may be canceled or delayed and any funds previously paid will be forfeited.
Move-In Charges
All move-in charges must be paid in full. Your move-in charges could include pet fees/rent, additional deposits if required, and fees.
If you do not make your payment on time, your move-in may be canceled or delayed and any funds previously paid will be forfeited.
Renter's Insurance
You must provide proof of renter's insurance. Review all the details for Renter's Insurance Requirements & How to Upload in the video and on the Renter's Insurance page.
If you do not submit your proof of coverage on time, your move-in may be canceled or delayed and any funds previously paid will be forfeited.
Log in to the Resident Portal to see your lease agreement for additional details.
Utilities
Review your utility service responsibilities. Utility service responsibilities differ by location/state.
All States (except DE, MA, NC)
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All Utilities must remain in landlord’s name. Do not transfer utilities into your name.
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Utilities will be billed to you monthly based on actual monthly usage.
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Hudson Homes will pay the utility providers directly, then submit an invoice to you monthly via your Resident Portal for the previous month’s utility charges.
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Please allow 30 to 60 days to receive your first utility invoice.
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If your home uses Heating fuel/oil, Hudson Homes will ensure the tank is filled to a minimum of 2/3 full when you move in.
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You will be responsible for checking the level of the tank, and refilling it as needed with a local provider.
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Per regulatory requirements, and as outlined in your lease agreement, if you live in one of the states below (DE, MA, NC), you are required to activate the following utilities in your name, and set them to begin no later than your move-in date. Failure to activate the required utilities prior to your move-in will result in deactivation of utility services upon move-in.
Delaware (DE)
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Resident is responsible for electricity only. Electricity must be in the resident’s name.
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Landlord is responsible for gas, water, sewer, and trash. These utilities will remain in the landlord’s name and be billed to you monthly based on actual monthly usage.
Massachusetts (MA)
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Resident is responsible for electricity, gas, oil/propane, and sometimes trash. Required utilities must be in the resident’s name.
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If trash is not included with water and sewer, the resident will be responsible for this trash service.
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Landlord will pay for services directly and will keep invoices on hand. You may request a copy of the landlord-paid invoice at any time by contacting your Property Manager.
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Landlord is responsible for water and sewer and trash if it is included with water and sewer.
North Carolina (NC)
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All utilities must be in the resident’s name.
Tour the Home
If you haven’t already toured the home, please schedule a tour as soon as possible. You can schedule a tour to be completed within the next 2 business days by replying to your pre-move-in email or calling us at 877-565-4669 and following the prompts to reach the move-in team. This resource contains more information on Touring a Home.
Your home is leased "As-Is", meaning Hudson Homes will not perform any repairs or maintenance requests that are considered cosmetic repairs, alterations, or upgrades. Requests for changes and pre move-in maintenance will be denied. You may place a maintenance request after you have moved in.